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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    Lol, well done! Every single model that I have built has at one point or another become a lesson in adapt and overcome. For me, that’s how I learn and get better. You are doing well and I am looking forward to seeing your progress.
  2. GrandpaPhil
    If you can base coat the shield, you can dry brush the ridges and the boss (center). This would be similar to painting a 28mm scale shield (and about the same size). I would personally recommend viewing some YouTube tutorials for miniature painting.
  3. GrandpaPhil
    Nice recovery! Looking good!
  4. GrandpaPhil
    I haven’t built any Caldercraft kits but I’ve heard good things about them. A brig is a good starting point if you are new to the hobby.
  5. GrandpaPhil
    Simply amazing!
  6. GrandpaPhil
    I built the Guillows B-17, B-24 and B-25. They were excellent kits.
  7. GrandpaPhil
    This is mine: I’ve been using it for over a year now and had no problems with it. I’ll give you a better opinion after I use it to drill the 200 holes for the gunport lid rigging on my Victory. The anchors belong to my Prince de Neufchatel.
  8. GrandpaPhil
    I sat in the back seat with mine, the last time I moved them.
  9. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
  10. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
  11. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you very much!
  12. GrandpaPhil
    I can’t “like” that. That’s always rough when something breaks like that. Just hang in there. At least a top royal and top gallant mast isn’t too hard to remake if absolutely necessary. Your Leopard looks awesome. I’m looking forward to seeing progress.
  13. GrandpaPhil
    Excellent work!
  14. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you for all the likes. I have six of eight head timbers in place and all four holes for the bow gammoning cut. I cut out number seven and discovered that I had beveled in the wrong direction, lol. I glued another drawing to the wood and that’s where it’s sitting now.
  15. GrandpaPhil
    I’ve made two more head timbers and installed them. I also cut three out of four holes in the cheeks for the bow gammonings. Quick disclaimer: the head timbers are a lot more perpendicular to the cut water than they appear in the photos.
  16. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
  18. GrandpaPhil
    Congratulations!
  19. GrandpaPhil
    Well done! Get better!
  20. GrandpaPhil
    I have used the copper tape on two models now, it worked beautifully for me.
  21. GrandpaPhil
    Congratulations! Well done!
  22. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
  23. GrandpaPhil
    You have done excellent work so far. Please do bring her back into the game.
  24. GrandpaPhil
    The tape worked really well for me.
  25. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!

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